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The BizJitsu Podcast
King of Subs Jiu Jitsu Tournaments, Founder Drew Murillo
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Drew Murillo is the Head Referee for PGF World, an Eddie Bravo blackbelt, owner of 10th Planet Murrieta, King of Subs, and Co-Founder of Roll Forward Foundation.
You can learn more about Drew's projects on IG:
@drewjitsu10p.coach
Summary
In this episode, we welcome back Drew Murillo. We chat about the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu competitions, particularly focusing on the King of Subs events and the PGF World.
Drew shares insights on different tournament formats, the challenges of being a referee, and the dynamics of team-based competitions.
His goal is to create financially viable opportunities for Jiu-Jitsu athletes. He discusses the evolving landscape of Jiu-Jitsu competitions, the introduction of innovations like instant replay, and the significance of enhancing the customer journey for competitors, coaches, and spectators alike.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Jiu-Jitsu and Entrepreneurship
03:03 Progress and Learnings from King of Subs Events
05:53 The Dynamics of Jiu-Jitsu Competitions
08:56 Understanding Invitational vs. Open Tournaments
11:48 PGF World: A New Era in Jiu-Jitsu Competitions
14:59 The Role of the Head Referee in PGF
17:53 The Structure and Excitement of PGF World Events
20:58 Challenges and Expectations as a Referee
23:56 The Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu Rules and Competitions
30:18 Advocacy in Competition: The Role of Coaches and Athletes
32:33 Innovations in Competition: Instant Replay and Rule Adaptations
34:12 Pushing Boundaries: The Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu Competitions
36:47 Learning Through Experience: Key Takeaways from Event Management
40:27 Enhancing the Customer Journey: Competitors, Coaches, and Spectators
44:00 Building a Vision: Future Aspirations for Jiu-Jitsu Events
46:36 Upcoming Events: The Orange County Gnocchi Open
52:57 Creating Value: The Experience of Competitors and Spectators
Keywords:
Jiu-Jitsu, King of Subs, PGF World, Invitational Tournaments, Open Tournaments, Entrepreneurship, Competition Dynamics, Referee Role, Jiu-Jitsu Events, Sports Management, Jiu-Jitsu, competition, coaching, event management, customer experience, advocacy, instant replay, King of Subs, Orange County Open, nogi grappling
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